1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 51 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 440 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 730 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |