1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 52 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 315 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
