1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Austin A 90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
