1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 45 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1310 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 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 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 750 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 82 L |