1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 40 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, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 130 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 99 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
