1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 45 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, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 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 104 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 118 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |