1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 60 | 520 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |