1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1971 BMW Touring | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | Touring |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |