1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1983 Toyota Cressida is newer by 23 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida 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 330 kg more than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |