1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1959 BMW 507 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 507 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |