1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 49 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 776 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 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 | 1999 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 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 | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
