1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 36 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 680 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90. 1990 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
