1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 42 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, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 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 40 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
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, 2005 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 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 | 2005 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |