1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 48 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, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 175 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 95 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
