1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 57 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 1108 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.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 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 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
