1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 41 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, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 395 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, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
