1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1965 Austin A 90 and 1965 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 1965 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Seat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1965 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 90 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |