1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 BMW 2002
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 BMW 2002 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3.
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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1971 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 3 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
