1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. Both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1960 Austin A 90 are equipped with a 2,912 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1960 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 90 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
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 | 1572 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |