1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 25 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7.
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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 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 | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2170 mm |
