1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2004 BMW 530
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 2,924 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 890 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, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 530 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2924 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 290 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |