1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 41 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 190 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 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 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 528 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |