1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 2007 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
