1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 318 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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 55 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
