1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
