1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2000 BMW 525
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 470 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 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 | 2000 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
