1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 BMW 320
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 19 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, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1978 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |