1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 9 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 410 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 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 732 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 798 kg |
