1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 2800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |