1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 19 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 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 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |