1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 49 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, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |