1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW M1
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1980 BMW M1 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | M1 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |