1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1986 BMW 316
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 BMW 316.
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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1986 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 316 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |