1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 40 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 4 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
