1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 26 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, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 210 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 99 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
