1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1964 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 8 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 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 180 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1964 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |