1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 56 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, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 110 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 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 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 318 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |