1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 57 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 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 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 2008 BMW 116 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 116 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |