1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 56 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 618 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 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 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 630 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |