1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 300 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2493 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |
