1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 668 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 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 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 530 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |