1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 3-Litre | B7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
