1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 BMW 340
To start off, both 1951 Austin A 70 and 1951 BMW 340 were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1951 BMW 340. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1951 BMW 340 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 340 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |