1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 30 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, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord 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 120 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord.
Because 1963 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1993 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
