1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 9 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 90 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
