1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 32 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 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 882 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 99 | 21 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
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 | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |