1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 755 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 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 | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 30 | 318 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |