1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 90 | Trident |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
