1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1954 Austin A 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 90 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |