1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, 2000 Acura EL is newer by 40 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, 2000 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL 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 451 kg more than 2000 Acura EL.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL, 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2000 Acura EL | |
| Make | Austin | Acura |
| Model | A 99 | EL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2619 mm |
