1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 45 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 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 79 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 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 | 2009 BMW M6 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 110 | M6 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 244 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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |