1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 58 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 345 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 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 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 120 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |