1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 37 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 520 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1987 BMW 750 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 750 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 120 L |