1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. Both 1954 Austin A 90 and 1958 Austin-Healey 100 are equipped with a 2,639 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 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 200 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 90 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
