1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 99 | 230 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
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 | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |