1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 60 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 1150 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.
Because 2011 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 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 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
