1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1994 BMW 518
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 35 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, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 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 165 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1994 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 518 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
