1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (98 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 60 | 2002 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |