1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 19 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 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 | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 1502 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |