1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 BMW 740
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 935 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
