1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 BMW 760
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 41 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 1345 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 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 | 2008 BMW 760 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 760 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 440 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 88 L |