1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 470 kg more than 1962 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 90 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |