1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 19 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag 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 120 kg more than 1973 Triumph Stag.
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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
