1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 272 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 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 | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
