1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 47 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, 2006 Lexus IS (176 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 230 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, 2006 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS 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 | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 90 | IS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
