1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 26 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99. 1988 Porsche 944 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. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
