1949 Austin 16 vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
