1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1997 Tata Estate
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 33 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 110 kg more than 1964 Austin A 99.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1997 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 99 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
