1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1990 BMW 320
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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, 1990 BMW 320 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 320 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 114 kg more than 1990 BMW 320.
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, 1990 BMW 320 (224 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1990 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 320 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |