1969 Austin 1300 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Austin 1300. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 1300. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 1300 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
