1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 48 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, 2012 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 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 232 kg more than 2012 BMW 116.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
