1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 50 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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 611 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.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
