1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 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 600 kg more than 2009 BMW 318.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2009 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 318 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |