1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 BMW 735
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 36 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1986 BMW 735 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 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 | 1986 BMW 735 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 735 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 90 L |