1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 BMW 528
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1958 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95. 1996 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1996 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
