1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 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 130 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 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 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
