1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
