1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 90 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 520 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |