1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 23 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 1965 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am 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 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 69 L |
