1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1965 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 700 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |