1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 BMW 323
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 45 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 67 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1999 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
