1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1973 BMW 2004
To start off, 1973 BMW 2004 is newer by 16 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, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 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 330 kg more than 1973 BMW 2004.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 2004. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 2004.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1973 BMW 2004 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 2004 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
