1961 Austin A 99 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1961 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, 2008 BMW 330 (391 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
