1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 58 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, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
