1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 134 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |