1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 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, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 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 490 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
