1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1963 Austin A 99 and 1963 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 99 | Type S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |