1961 Austin A vs. 1969 BMW 1600
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 149 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1969 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
