1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 31 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 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 280 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
