1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 453 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 99 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
