1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 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 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 318 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 202 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 | 1470 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 |