1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 25 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto 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 440 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1964 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
