1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 34 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 930 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 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 | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 330 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |