1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 27 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, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 2 kg more than 1995 BMW 520.
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 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1995 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 520 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |