1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 BMW 318
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 685 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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 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 | 1996 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
