1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 BMW 324
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1987 BMW 324 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 324 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |