1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1986 BMW M3
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 27 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, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 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 155 kg more than 1986 BMW M3.
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, 1986 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 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 | 1986 BMW M3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | M3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |