1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2001 BMW 745
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 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 275 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 2001 BMW 745 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. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2001 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 745 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 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 | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
