1957 Austin A 95 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 50 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, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |