1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1992 BMW 320
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 32 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 258 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 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 | 1992 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 320 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |