1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 90 (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 90 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
