1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 56 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 790 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, 2008 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 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 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 320 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |