1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1710 mm |
