1970 Audi 100 vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
