1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90. 1986 Holden Commodore 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. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 90 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |