1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 28 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1964 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 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 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
