1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 33 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 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 140 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
