1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 50 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 925 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 545 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
