1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 41 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 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | 316 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |