1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 60 and 1962 BMW 1800 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
