1947 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
