1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 49 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, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 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 185 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| 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 | 120 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
