1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 25 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1976 BMW 3.3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | 3.3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 78 L |
