1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 697 cc |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 52 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2130 mm |