1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
