1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica 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 430 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 99 | Celica |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |