1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | M |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
