1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 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 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
