1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1984 BMW 316
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 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 21 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1984 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 99 | 316 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 175 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 | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |