1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 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 195 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 325 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 198 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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |