1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 37 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, 1997 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 160 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1997 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 90 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
