1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 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 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 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 202 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 2012 BMW 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 118 |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
