1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 24 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 110 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century 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 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | Century |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
