1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 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 | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
