1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1999 BMW Z3
To start off, 1999 BMW Z3 is newer by 37 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z3 (240 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z3 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 135 kg more than 1999 BMW Z3.
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 Z3 (320 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z3 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 | 1999 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
