1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 27 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1982 BMW 318.
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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 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 | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 318 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |