1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 BMW 730.
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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730. 2000 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
