1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 49 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 78 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 530 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2979 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |