1948 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 64 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 300 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
