1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Because 1959 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
