1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 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 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 Length | 4780 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
