1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 51 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, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC 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 153 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC 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 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Austin | Scion |
| Model | A 99 | tC |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
