1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 36 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), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 388 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, 1996 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 525 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |