1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 23 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, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 295 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | A 90 | Florian |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |