1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 59 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 690 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 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 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 82 L |
