1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 35 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 865 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99. 1997 Bentley Turbo 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. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 99 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 94 L |
