1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 831 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
