1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 BMW 530
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 690 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 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 | 1977 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
