1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 37 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, 1996 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord 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 255 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
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, 1996 Honda Accord, 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 99 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1850 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |