1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 42 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster 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 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Pickster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
