1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 276 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 99 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
