1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 43 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 460 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 90 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
