1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 34 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 310 kg more 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 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 | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 5.8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 786 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
