1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 16 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |