1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW M5
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 30 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1950 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 M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1980 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | M5 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1391 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |