1970 Austin 3 vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
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 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 3 | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
