1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 49 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, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 270 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, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Microbus 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 | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 90 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
