1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 31 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 110 kg more 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1993 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 99 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
