1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
