1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 BMW 1500
To start off, 1962 BMW 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1961 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1962 BMW 1500 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2560 mm |