1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 90 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
