1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 39 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, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 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 254 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1992 BMW 540 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 540 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |