1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 55 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 760 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 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 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 530 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |