1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2130 mm |
