1965 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
