1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 47 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 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 | 2007 BMW 130 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 130 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |