1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1959 Austin A 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1948 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
