1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2001 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 45 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 758 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 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 240 kg more than 2001 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 822 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2001 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotec |
| Model | A 90 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1150 mm |
