1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 26 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 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 | 1980 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 725 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |