1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 47 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 100 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 90 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
