1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1952 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 530 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 66 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |