1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 BMW 735
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 16 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1979 BMW 735 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 735 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |