1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 43 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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 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 172 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300.
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) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
