1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1961 Austin A 55 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 55 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1710 mm |
