1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 52 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 525 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, 2008 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 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 | 2008 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
