1961 Austin 7 vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1961 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 7 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
