1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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. 1981 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Carina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |