1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1085 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 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus 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 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Austin | Checker |
| Model | A 90 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 4760 mm |
