1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 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 18 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 90 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
