1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
