1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 233 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| 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 | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
