1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 20 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
