1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1972 Skoda 110 L is newer by 12 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1972 Skoda 110 L. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1972 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 90 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
