1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 60 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 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 5 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 550 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |