1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1970 Austin 3
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 7 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, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 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 40 kg more than 1970 Austin 3.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1970 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 99 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
