1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 55 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, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 2011 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 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 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
