1953 Austin A 110 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 59 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, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110.
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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
