1960 Austin 7 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 7 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 63 L |
