1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 272 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1987 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 3-Litre | 320 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
