1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 is newer by 13 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 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 182 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600.
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 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 99 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |