1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Celica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |