1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 BMW 2002
To start off, 1970 BMW 2002 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 BMW 2002 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 BMW 2002.
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, 1970 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1970 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |
