1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 47 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 400 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 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 | 2006 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 550 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |