1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 34 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin A 99. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | Today |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
