1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1964 Holden EH is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1964 Holden EH | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 90 | EH |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
