1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 59 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, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 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 645 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
