1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2006 BMW 750
To start off, 2006 BMW 750 is newer by 50 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 600 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, 2006 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95. 2006 BMW 750 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. 2006 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 2006 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.3 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 | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
