1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 55 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 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 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 Length | 3470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
