1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 548 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1964 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |