1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 54 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 628 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 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 | 2007 BMW 550 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 550 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |