1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 895 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 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 | 1988 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
