1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 760 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 335 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 335 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |