1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 415 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
