1957 Allard GT vs. 1956 Austin A 90
To start off, 1957 Allard GT is newer by 1 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT 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 180 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1956 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | GT | A 90 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |