1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 20 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
