1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 530 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |