1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | Beta |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |