1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 61 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 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 40 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 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 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
