1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1960 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 525 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |