1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 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 | 2007 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6650 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
