1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |