1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 530 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |