1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 BMW 3200 CS.
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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |