1968 AMC AMX vs. 1953 Austin A 90
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1953 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | AMX | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
