1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2000 BMW 325
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 33 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, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 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 44 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.
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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 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 | 2000 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 325 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |