1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 46 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 90 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
