1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 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 124 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 90 | 406 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |