1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1962 Rover P5 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 99 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
