1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 6 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 63 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1969 Skoda 1202. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 99 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |
