1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1997 BMW 316
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 44 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 316 weights approximately 630 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, 1997 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 316 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 | 1997 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
