1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 59 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 555 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, 2010 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 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 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 120 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |