1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Chrysler 1610
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 1610 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler 1610 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 195 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1977 Chrysler 1610 | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 90 | 1610 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |