1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 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 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3-Litre | 318 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |