1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 BMW 854
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 42 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 908 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 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 | 1994 BMW 854 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 854 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |