1960 Austin 7 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (237 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 7 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
