1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2001 BMW 730
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 48 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, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 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 230 kg more than 2001 BMW 730.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2001 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
