1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 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 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 530 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |