1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 21 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 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 228 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 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 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | M3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 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 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |