1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 DKW Junior
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 99 and 1959 DKW Junior were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1959 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Austin | DKW |
| Model | A 99 | Junior |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 741 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
