1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 52 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 280 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 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 | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
