1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1995 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1995 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
