1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 370 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham 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 | 1992 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 90 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3090 mm |