1961 Austin A vs. 1999 BMW 845
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1999 BMW 845 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A | 845 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |