1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1956 BMW 507
To start off, 1958 Austin A 95 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1956 BMW 507 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 507 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |