1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 99 | Venza |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |