1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 BMW 325
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 94 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 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 | 1998 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 325 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |