1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1985 BMW M6
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 30 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 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 | 1985 BMW M6 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | M6 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |