1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Seat Ibiza is newer by 48 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza 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 306 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2007 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza 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 | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 90 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
