1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 48 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, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 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 115 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
