1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 600 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1710 mm |