1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 BMW 730
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1978 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 730 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |