1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 505 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 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 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 525 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.8 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 | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |