1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1983 BMW M6
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 19 kg more than 1983 BMW M6.
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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1983 BMW M6 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | M6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |