1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
