1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1998 BMW V12
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 45 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 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 361 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1998 BMW V12 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. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1998 BMW V12 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | V12 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1614 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |