1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Austin A 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 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 12 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 90 | 100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |