1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 47 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 240 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | A 99 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 78 L |