1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 90 and 1962 Peugeot 404 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 58 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 90 | 404 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |