1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 59 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 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 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
