1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 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 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 18 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |