1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 14 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe 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 | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |