1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 36 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 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 545 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 230 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 | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |
