1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP) has 379 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 2006 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 439 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
