1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 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 655 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2009 BMW 130 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. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
