1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 525 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |