1948 Austin 16 vs. 2005 BMW 760
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 57 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 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 930 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 2005 BMW 760 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. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2005 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
