1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 BMW 520
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 526 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 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 520 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 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 520 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1496 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |