1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 60 | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 60 | 518 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |