1970 Austin 3 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3 | 525 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |