1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 BMW Touring 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 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 3 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
