1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW M1
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1964 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1980 BMW M1 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | M1 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |