1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 275 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 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1998 BMW 330 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. 1998 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 330 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 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 |