1962 Austin A 60 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (177 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1962 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, 2012 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
