1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 57 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, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 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 430 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
