1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 58 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 665 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 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 | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 650 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2855 mm |