1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1710 mm |
