1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 530 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |