1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 BMW 750
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 52 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 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 65 kg more than 2005 BMW 750.
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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 2005 BMW 750 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. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2005 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
