1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 36 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, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango 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 260 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango, 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango 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 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 90 | Tango |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
