1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 23 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 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 250 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 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 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
