1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 BMW 501
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 30 and 1956 BMW 501 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1956 BMW 501 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 501 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |