1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 BMW 316
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 35 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 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 280 kg more than 1983 BMW 316.
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. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1983 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 316 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |