1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
