1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 21 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1975 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 90 | Taft |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2030 mm |
