1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1956 Austin A 90
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1956 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |