1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 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 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 725 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 M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 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 M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
