1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1987 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 231 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 | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
