1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 40 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 450 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 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 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 850 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |