1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 73 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 99 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| 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 | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
