1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 BMW 530
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 37 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1951 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1988 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
