1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 49 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 25 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 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 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
