1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 415 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 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 | 1996 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |