1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 BMW 735
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 33 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 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 | 1986 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
