1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 44 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 440 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 716 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, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 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 | 2009 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
