1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 42 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 765 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 53 L |
