1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1964 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Buick Electra weights approximately 458 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. 1964 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1964 Buick Electra | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 90 | Electra |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |