1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 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 2,639 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 41 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 90 | 440 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |