1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 59 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 818 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, 2011 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 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 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 520 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |