1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 BMW 725
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1983 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 725 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |