1966 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 42 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1966 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1966 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
