1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 BMW 520
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 46 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, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 136 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1996 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
