1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1991 BMW 318
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 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 110 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1991 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
