1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 BMW 116
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 57 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, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 116.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 2005 BMW 116 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 116 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |