1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
