1961 Austin A vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A | 520 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |