1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |
