1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |