1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1950 Austin A 90
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1950 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB2 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 34 L |