1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 99 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
