1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 48 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 2006 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 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 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 530 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |