1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 970 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 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 650 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
