1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1991 BMW 318
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 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 290 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1991 BMW 318 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 318 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 208 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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |