1963 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 49 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90.
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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |