1952 Austin A vs. 1996 BMW 740
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 44 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 BMW 740.
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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1996 BMW 740 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A | 740 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |