1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 BMW 760
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 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 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1949 Austin A 110. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110. 2007 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2007 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
