1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 BMW S3
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1997 BMW S3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | S3 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |