1952 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 128
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 57 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90.
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 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 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 | 2009 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
