1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 58 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, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 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 100 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 118 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1260 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 |