1961 Austin A 99 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 48 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, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 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 145 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 120 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |