1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 60 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 290 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2761 mm |
