1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 56 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 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 | 2009 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
