1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 54 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 215 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
