1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 22 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 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 313 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 99 | 924 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 219 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 | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |