1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. 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 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 520 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |