1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 19 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe 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 | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |