1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 BMW 628
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1986 BMW 628.
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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1986 BMW 628 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 628 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |