1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 20 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel 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 395 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | A 99 | Excel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 206 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 | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 31 L |