1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 42 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, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 465 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 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 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2940 mm |
