1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2000 BMW 750
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 40 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 750 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 2000 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2000 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 387 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
