1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 53 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 800 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 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 | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Austin | Infiniti |
| Model | A 90 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
