1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 635
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 635 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 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 635 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 635 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |