1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 61 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, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
