1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 BMW 545
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 40 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 330 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 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 | 1996 BMW 545 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 545 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |