1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 53 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 99 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
