1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 BMW 628
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1950 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1985 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
