1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 21 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 350 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring 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 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | Touring |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |