1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 10 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite 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 564 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 99 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
