1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 13 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 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 198 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000.
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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 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 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 99 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
