1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 47 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 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 210 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 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 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
