1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 699 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
