1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 BMW 725
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 23 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 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 | 1984 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 725 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |