1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 140 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger 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 | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 90 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 110.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.9 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
