1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1010 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 1998 Chevrolet Express 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. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1998 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Express |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3440 mm |
