1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 BMW 732
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 18 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 740 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 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 | 1979 BMW 732 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 732 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |