1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 BMW 730
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 47 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 715 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 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 | 2001 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 730 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |