1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 709 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 2005 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 2005 BMW 630 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 630 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |