1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1988 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 525 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |