1945 Austin 16 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 16 | M3 |
Year Released | 1945 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |