1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 14 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (109 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 370 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
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 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 99 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
