1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 40 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, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 213 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
