1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 59 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 793 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 640 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5007 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |