1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 185 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2009 BMW 650 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. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
