1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 29 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, 1982 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Delta 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 305 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Delta.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1982 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 90 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2200 mm |
