1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 34 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 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 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |
