1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 BMW M
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 34 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M 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 122 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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, 1998 BMW M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M 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 | 1998 BMW M | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | M |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |