1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 318 (143 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 318 weights approximately 375 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, 2012 BMW 318 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 318 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 | 2012 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
