1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 46 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, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1998 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1893 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
