1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 58 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 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 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 330 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |