1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 58 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 475 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 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 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | M3 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |