1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW 523
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 59 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, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1949 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW 523 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 523 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |