1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1955 Austin A 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3040 mm |
