1951 Austin A vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 56 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 690 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 2007 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 130 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
