1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1116 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1993 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 90 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |
