1952 Austin A vs. 1977 BMW 628
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1977 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 628 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
