1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 42 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 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 139 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 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 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 650 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |