1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 44 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 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 155 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
