1949 Austin 16 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 855 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin 16. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin 16 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |