1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2000 BMW 318
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 2000 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
