1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 57 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 845 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 2009 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2996 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 | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
