1963 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 BMW 730
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1963 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 2001 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
