1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 BMW 1600
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1969 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |