1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 BMW 320
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1975 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 55 | 320 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |