1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 BMW M5
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 14 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 629 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 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 | 1980 BMW M5 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | M5 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1391 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |