1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara 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 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara 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. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Austin | Proton |
| Model | A 90 | Juara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
