1952 Austin A vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 BMW 525.
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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A | 525 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |