1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 BMW M6
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 26 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 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 25 kg more than 1988 BMW M6.
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, 1988 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 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 | 1988 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
