1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 53 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 810 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 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 | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
