I would choose the 3160. I have a 760 and it weighs the same as the 3160 but the 3160 is a full size machine. The 760 is a 3/4 size. When I used the 760 if I was piecing anything with any weight to it I always felt like it was going to tip over. I'm much happier with the 3160 and it has the thread cutter and needle up-down; I don't remember if the 760 has those.