1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 52 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, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 90 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 318 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1796 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 | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |