1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1962 DKW Junior
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 90 and 1962 DKW Junior were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 DKW Junior, 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1962 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Austin | DKW |
| Model | A 90 | Junior |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |
