1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 BMW 3
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,003 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1972 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
