1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Austin A 90.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Impala |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |