1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 37 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 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1955 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 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 | 1992 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 332 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3152 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
