1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 10 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 99 | P6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
