1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 54 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 475 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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 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 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 318 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |