1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 50 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV 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 140 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV 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 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A 90 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
