1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 51 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 67 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2011 Tata Nano | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | A 90 | Nano |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |