1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1710 mm |
