1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 9 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. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
