1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 58 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 245 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 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 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |
