1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 48 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, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 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 392 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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 M3 (305 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 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 | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
