1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
