1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1977 BMW 728
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1977 BMW 728 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 728 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |