1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, both 1963 Austin A 99 and 1963 Lotus 25 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | 25 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 456 kg |