1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1998 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
