1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan 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 620 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan 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 | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
