1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
