1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 41 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 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 120 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 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 | 1992 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 332 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3152 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
