1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1952 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1995 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | M5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |