1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1961 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 99 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
