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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40.
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 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 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 |
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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |