1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 720 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 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 90 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |