1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1990 BMW 525
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1990 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 525 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |