1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 90 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
