1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 BMW 745
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 56 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 1145 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, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 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 | 2007 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 745 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 88 L |
