1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 47 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 973 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 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 | 1999 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |
