1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
