1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 44 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 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 30 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1997 BMW 850 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. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
