1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1954 Austin A 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 (191 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 90 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |