1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 470 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 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 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 194 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
