1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1973 BMW 3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 40 | 3 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3153 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |