1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 50 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 90 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
