1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 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 34 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2008 BMW 320 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. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 320 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 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 | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |