1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1962 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1962 Triumph TR4. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph TR4. (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1962 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 99 | TR4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |