2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Ascari | Austin |
| Model | KZ1 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2440 mm |
