1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 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 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110.
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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 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 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 320 |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
