1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 530 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |