1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 BMW 735
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1986 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
