1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99.
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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 99 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
