1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 60 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, 2012 BMW 316 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 215 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, 2012 BMW 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 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 | 2012 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |
