1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 33 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1983 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |