1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, 1959 Austin Princess is newer by 5 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. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 790 kg more than 1954 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1959 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |
