1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 64 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 765 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 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 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 57 L |
