1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina 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 185 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
