1948 Austin 16 vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1996 BMW 840 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | 840 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |