1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 BMW 1800
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1963 BMW 1800 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |