1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 20 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 215 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark 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 | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
