1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 42 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 1045 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 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 | 1995 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
