1993 BMW 856 vs. 1964 Singer Vogue III
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Singer Vogue III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Singer Vogue III would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1964 Singer Vogue III. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1964 Singer Vogue III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 773 kg more than 1964 Singer Vogue III. 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.
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1993 BMW 856 | 1964 Singer Vogue III | |
Make | BMW | Singer |
Model | 856 | Vogue III |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |