1952 Austin A vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 641 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
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 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
