1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Austin A 90. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 90 | 410 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |
