1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Triumph GT6 is newer by 17 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, 1973 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6.
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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
