1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 56 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1256 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3099 mm |
