1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 57 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 680 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 2010 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Austin A 90 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 750 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3071 mm |