1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 44 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 10 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 2007 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
