1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | 315 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
