1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca

To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 42 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca 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 390 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.

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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca 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 1996 Italdesign Nazca
Make Austin Italdesign
Model A 90 Nazca
Year Released 1954 1996
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2660 cc 4988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 87 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 470 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2090 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2610 mm


 

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