1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1954 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 30 | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 325 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |