1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2009 BMW 740
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 49 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 560 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 2009 BMW 740 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. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2009 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 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 | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
