1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1953 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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |