1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2000 BMW 328
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 45 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 328 (201 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 328 weights approximately 790 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, 2000 BMW 328 (279 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 328 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 | 2000 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
