1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1977 BMW 528
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 26 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1977 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
