1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 26 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC 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 34 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1979 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 90 | SC |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
