1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 BMW 530
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1992 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 530 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |