1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 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 80 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 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 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 240 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |
