1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 54 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, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2005 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. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2005 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 730 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |