1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1964 Simca 1300 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 90 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
