1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 34 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon 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 391 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1960 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 90 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
