1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1994 BMW 840
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 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 | 1994 BMW 840 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 840 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |