1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 12 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 210 kg more than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 90 | 3000 Mk III |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |