1966 Austin A 60 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 550 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 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 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 60 | 530 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |