1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 42 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 172 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 99 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1358 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
