1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
