1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Austin A 99
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. Both 1959 Austin A 99 and 1964 Austin A 99 are equipped with a 2,912 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1964 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 99 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 162 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
