1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |
