1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 BMW M1
To start off, 1972 BMW M1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1972 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
