1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 BMW 320
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 BMW 320.
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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1992 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |