1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1975 BMW 316
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 16 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1975 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
