1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 BMW 501
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 90 and 1955 BMW 501 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 BMW 501 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 501 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1955 BMW 501 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 501 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |