1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
