1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra 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 15 kg more than 1991 Toyota Supra.
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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra 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 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
