1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 BMW 323
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1983 BMW 323.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1983 BMW 323 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 323 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 205 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 | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |