1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 525 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |