1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2004 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 53 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 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 175 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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, 2004 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2004 BMW 545 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. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2004 BMW 545 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 545 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |