1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 59 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 635 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, 2009 BMW 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
