1951 Austin A vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 41 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 1105 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 740 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
