1954 Austin A vs. 1981 BMW 628
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 505 kg more than 1981 BMW 628.
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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1981 BMW 628 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A | 628 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |