1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99.
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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1993 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
