1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 90 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |