1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 57 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, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 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 25 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 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 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
