1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 13 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 90 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
