1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona 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 395 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 99 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
