1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 32 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 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 | 1995 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| 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 | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
