1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 BMW 628
To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1983 BMW 628.
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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1983 BMW 628 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | 628 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |