1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 16 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 325 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
