1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 BMW M6
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 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 35 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 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 | 2007 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
