1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 50 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, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 210 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, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
