1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 90 | 405 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |