1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 53 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1184 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
