1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 58 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 245 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 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 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |
