1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
