1971 Austin 3 vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1986 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 3 | 325 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |