1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 61 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 116 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
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 | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |