1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 105 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, 2009 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 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 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
