1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 150 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara.
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 Toyota Solara, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
