1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2001 BMW 520
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 42 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, 2001 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 520 weights approximately 345 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, 2001 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 520 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 | 2001 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 520 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |