1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 415 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 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 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 135 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |