1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 33 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore.
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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore 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 | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 90 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
