1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 38 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 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 70 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
