1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 BMW 520
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 44 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 154 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 520 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 | 1994 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 520 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |