1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 53 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 270 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
