1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 34 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 565 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 90 | Estate |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 6597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |