1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 660 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
