1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 59 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, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 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 631 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 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 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 120 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |