1968 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 BMW 750
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 41 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP) has 303 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 828 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, 2009 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 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 | 2009 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 60 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 363 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
