1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 61 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, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 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 315 kg more than 2010 BMW 535.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 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 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 535 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |