1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Austin A 90.
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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1966 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1966 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1979 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 90 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |