1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 116 L |
