1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 27 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 15 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 504. 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 90 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
