1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 25 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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
