1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 36 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 2000 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 110 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
