1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 905 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | A 90 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |