1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 BMW 325
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 520 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 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 | 2000 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
