1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 is newer by 31 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, 1994 Saab 900 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 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 185 kg more than 1994 Saab 900.
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, 1994 Saab 900, 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, 1994 Saab 900 (227 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Austin | Saab |
| Model | A 99 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
