1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 BMW 628
To start off, 1987 BMW 628 is newer by 34 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 438 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, 1987 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 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 | 1987 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
