1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1966 Austin A 90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 90 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
