1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 170 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
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 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
