1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 57 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, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 90 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, 2007 BMW 320 (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2007 BMW 320 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. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |
