1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 41 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 590 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1963 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (260 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.

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