1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 34 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 615 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M 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 | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 51 L |
