1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2640 mm |