1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 60 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), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 315 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.
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1953 Austin A 70 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 70 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |