1951 Austin A vs. 1976 BMW 628
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1976 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 628 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
