1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1976 BMW 630
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1976 BMW 630 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 630 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |