1951 Austin A vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 341 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 46 L |
