1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 34 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 BMW 324.
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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 324 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |