1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2002 BMW Formula One

To start off, 2002 BMW Formula One is newer by 35 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 3,246 cc, 2002 BMW Formula One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Formula One (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Formula One should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Formula One weights approximately 126 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 2002 BMW Formula One (355 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm). This means 2002 BMW Formula One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2002 BMW Formula One has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Formula One will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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