1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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, 2010 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 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 5 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95. 2010 BMW 120 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. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 95 | 120 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |