1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
