1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1976 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1976 Triumph Stag 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Stag 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 320 kg more than 1976 Triumph Stag.
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 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Stag 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 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 99 | Stag |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
