1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 24 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, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S 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 630 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 99 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2300 mm |
