1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1973 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 525 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |