1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Buick 40

To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1964 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.

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