1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1980 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
