1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 44 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 795 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 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 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 725 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |