1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 90 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |