1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 62 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, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 660 kg more than 2010 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 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 120 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |