1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 151 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 99 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
