1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 364 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.
Because 1956 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
