1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 986 kg more than 1959 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1999 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 730 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 90 L |