1968 Austin A 60 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 A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
