1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 BMW 518
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 42 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1992 BMW 518.
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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1992 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 518 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
